Tailings dam failures in Southern Africa—such as the historic Merriespruit disaster—have underscored the need for better monitoring technologies in mining.
Today, wireless geotechnical systems are transforming how mining companies and regulators manage safety. Sub8Tech works with global leaders like Sisgeo and Geosense to provide rugged monitoring tools that can detect small shifts in dam walls, embankments, and shafts.
Devices like MEMS inclinometers and vibrating wire piezometers continuously track changes in ground movement and pore pressure, transmitting real-time alerts via solar-powered gateways to cloud-based dashboards.
With unpredictable weather and terrain in Southern Africa, traditional wired systems are vulnerable to damage or theft. Wireless systems offer a smarter, more secure approach. And because they’re scalable, mining operators can monitor dozens—or hundreds—of points across a single site.
This not only helps prevent catastrophic failures but also supports ESG reporting and environmental compliance.
